How to clean dirt in the cracks of equipment?

Nastradamus2011-10-22 14:38:46

Do it yourself

Nastradamus, 2011-10-22 14:38:46

Good afternoon!
I am very annoyed by the dirt that gets into the cracks of mice, joysticks, gamepads, remotes, mobile devices and other input devices that we hold in our hands.
As an example, I took a photo:

When trying to clean, the situation worsens even more.
Does anyone know a way to solve this problem once and for all by some means?

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15 answer(s)

shadowalone, 2011-10-22
@Nastradamus

I use a hard bristled toothbrush.

Vumik, 2011-10-22
@Vumik

I clean these places with a toothpick.
It is not always possible to do this well, but in most cases it works with a bang. You can still use a needle, but scratches ...

giggigi, 2011-10-22
@gigigi

Another option is compressed air in canisters.

curlydevil, 2011-10-22
@curlydevil

I tightly drive the napkin into the gap with my nails and, without tearing off the nail, I walk along the gap ...

Anatoly, 2011-10-22
@taliban

Another option is a screwdriver + a match: spin the device, and clean everything completely with a match =)

mark_ablov, 2011-10-22
@mark_ablov

> Does anyone know a way to solve this problem once and for all by some means?
Radically - stick with tape? :)

rtzra, 2011-10-22
@rtzra

Sheet of A4 paper - you can climb into any cracks. But it takes a lot of time.

Paulskit, 2011-10-22
@Paulskit

Compressor. Ideal for cleaning all computer hardware. The results are amazing, it happened that the temperature after cleaning the case (and components, of course) dropped by 10 degrees.

Fastto, 2011-10-22
@Fastto

Buy a new one and wash your hands before use, or use sterile medical gloves…
Seriously, the only way to clean is to disassemble and clean.

polyakstar, 2011-10-22
@polyakstar

A bottle of compressed air, just for this purpose.
such _

Pavel, 2011-10-22
@Mansiper

I clean with a pin.

extratag, 2011-10-23
@extratag

For a long time I have been using a flat brush with a long hard bristle for this purpose.

Stalker_RED, 2011-10-24
@Stalker_RED

Corner of paper folded in half or quarter.

Mpazzz, 2011-10-24
@Mpazzz

As mentioned above:
1) Toothbrush (better than an old electric one, it cleans better and better)
2) Toothpick
3) A corner of thick paper (travel option)
4) Disassemble and clean
I use a toothbrush and spray a little detergent into the slot - the effect is wonderful.
To remove the cracks once and for all, and with them problems with dirt - pour transparent silicone into the cracks, align, trim the unnecessary. There will be no problems with disassembly.